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Plans and Specifications <br />Community Center Feasibility Plan <br />-------------------------- <br />Page 5 of 11 <br />■ No classroom space, restricting program offerings <br />■ No commercial kitchen — staff breakroom serves as food prep area for events <br />■ Computer stations — Space is not adequate for computer lab and class offerings <br />■ Insufficient storage — not enough storage for supplies needed for groups and programs <br />■ No secure or private office areas <br />■ Underutilized space - private rentals not feasible because access cannot be restricted <br />Lions Park Center <br />A multipurpose recreation facility located in Lion John Weicht Park. Opened in 2002, construction was <br />funded by the Elk River Lions Club and the facility was donated to the City. The City must provide <br />dedicated office space and allow for Lions Club meetings. It is utilized by a variety of groups including <br />City recreational programs, private rentals, business rentals, community groups, and the Elk River Lions. <br />Amenities: <br />■ Meeting room for up to 90 people <br />■ Kitchen <br />■ Storage <br />■ Office area <br />■ Restrooms <br />■ Shelter attached <br />Positive aspects: <br />■ Kitchen <br />■ Largest city rental space <br />• Windows for natural lighting <br />■ Adequate storage <br />■ Adjacent to park <br />■ Attached pavilion <br />■ Centrally located <br />■ Close to schools <br />■ Adequate parking <br />Challenging aspects: <br />■ Sharing space with a non -City group <br />■ Poor outside lighting at night <br />■ Small access road <br />■ Mold issues — built on poor soils <br />■ HVAC upgrade due <br />■ Poor access to load and unload supplies <br />■ Meeting room too small for larger functions and not good for athletic activities <br />■ Not a commercial -grade kitchen <br />■ Entire interior needs refreshing - paint, carpet, flooring <br />■ Not designed for multiple uses <br />■ Insufficient building security <br />November 14, 2015 <br />